Hurco Applications Engineer Michael Cope's presentation for the Purdue University student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing explains why 5-Axis Machining is a "must have" in 21st century manufacturing.

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7.  Current setups take too long
 Lot sizes are shrinking
 Parts are getting more complicated
 Looking for new opportunities

8. Traditional 3-Axis
 Long tools are necessary for
deep cuts
 Creates problems for fine
finishing operations – 5-Axis
especially small diameter
 Deep cuts are no problem
tooling
 Shorter tools can be used
 Faster feedrates possible
 Heavier cuts
 Shorter total cycle time

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10. 5-Sided (3+2)
 Simple to program
 Cuts faster
 Fewer tool interference
concerns
5-Axis (Simultaneous)
 Better surface finishes
 Longer tool life
 Allows the tool to reach
difficult places smoothly
 impressive but slow – avoid
if possible

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3-Axis Machining 5-Sided Machining
 Multiple setups for  Reduces setup times
each side of the same  Increases part
part accuracy
 Increased setup time  Increases shop
 Decreased accuracy capability

13. Traditional Setup
 Standard 6” Vise
 Typical Vise Stop
 Multiple Operations
5-Sided Setup
 Bolted directly to fixture
 No Stop necessary
 Two Operations

14. Standard 3 Axis
Operation Setup Time Load Time Cycle Time Description
1 30 min 20 sec 3 min 58 sec Drill top holes and C'bore
2 30 min 20 sec 0 min 42 sec Facemill back side
3 30 min 20 sec 1 min 07 sec Facemill front & mill pockt
4 30 min 20 sec 2 min 29 sec Mill, drill & notch right side
5 30 min 20 sec 2 min 23 sec Mill & drill left side
6 1 hr 30 min 20 sec 5 min 05 sec Mill front angle, drill & C'bore - built fixture to cut angle
7 1 hr 30 min 20 sec 4 min 03 sec Mill back angle - built fixture to cut angle
Total 5 hr 30 min 2 min 20 sec 19 min 47 sec
Hurco VM10U 5-axis
Operation Setup Time Load Time Cycle Time Description
1 30 min 20 sec 1 min 20 sec Drill, C'bore top side
2 1hr 20 sec 11 min 44 sec Complete the rest of the part
Total 1 hr 30 min 40 sec 13 min 04 sec
Time Savings 4 hrs 1 min 40 sec 6 min 43 sec

15. VTXU
Easy transition to 5-sided work
VMX42SR
VM3

16. VTXU
Easy transition to 5-sided work
Increases shop capability
VMX42SR
VM3

17. VTXU
Easy transition to 5-sided work
Increases shop capability
Makes the jump to full 5-axis
easier & less scary
VMX42SR
VM3

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22. Part Part Part

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24.  Designed to operate on any 4 or 5-axis Hurco machine
 Control determines the necessary rotary movements
 Only one Part Setup
 All rotations are incremental from original WPC
 Fast & Easy!

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6” x 6” x 6” Cube
Right Side
1. Move the origin point
2. Rotate the workplane
3. Program 3-axis features

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